{"id":20939,"date":"2021-05-27T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T15:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplybuckhead.com\/?p=20939"},"modified":"2021-07-21T10:35:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T14:35:07","slug":"gifts-from-the-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplybuckhead.com\/gifts-from-the-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Gifts from the HeART"},"content":{"rendered":"
Pick a memorable piece for brides, dads and grads this month.<\/p>\n The conundrum of gift giving doesn\u2019t end in December. June can also be a prime problem season for those looking to make memorable presents to new graduates, wedding couples, dads for Father\u2019s Day and Gemini or Cancer birthdays. For consummate givers searching for something more durable and personal than a gift card or check, the Buckhead area offers a wealth of options inside its numerous art galleries.<\/p>\n At first blush, the idea of giving a piece of art, sculpture or photography may seem fairly farfetched. The questions that immediately come to mind do need to be considered, says Tiffany Hayes, managing director of Pryor Fine Art on Miami Circle. \u201cI\u2019d start by thinking about what the person\u2019s likes and interests are.<\/p>\n For instance, do they garden? Knowing that someone likes being outdoors might lead you to a still life with florals.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe best part of what I do is getting to know the person\u2014what moves them, what can create an experience for them,\u201d she says. \u201cThat comes down to knowing who the recipient is, who their favorite artists are and what they love. Keep a list of those things, and when it\u2019s their birthday, we can find something available.\u201d<\/p>\n Givers also need to establish specific boundaries around price. Knowing exactly how much the budget will budge often defines the options. Be it $250 or $25,000, gallery owners can provide a wealth of options.<\/p>\n \u201cMany times, people want to buy something on a lower scale to give to a college grad or a young couple,\u201d says Hayes. \u201cWe have some works, especially of emerging artists, around $500 that are a great way to help someone start a collection. Then they have a story behind the art, and won\u2019t be so intimidated that they can\u2019t buy another.\u201d<\/p>\n Another option if your price range falls under $1,000, is giving a print and a fine art book of the artist\u2019s work. \u201cThat\u2019s a great option, and though we don\u2019t typically sell a lot of books, we can steer someone to special editions,\u201d Skillman says.<\/p>\n Skillman has also worked with gift givers to put together sample printouts of possible gift ideas. \u201cWe may print some things and put them in small frames so the buyer can say, \u2018Go in and select one of these artists.\u2019 We\u2019ve also had people who brought the recipient in, gave a price point and let them pick out a piece. That\u2019s another great way to avoid giving a gift someone doesn\u2019t respond to.\u201d<\/p>\n Hayes has taken a similar tack, making up an attractive certificate for a specific amount that allows the recipient to browse and find something that resonates. \u201cMany times, people are nervous about whether the person will like it, and this way, the person gets to choose,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n The gift of art can go beyond just giving someone options, says Skillman. It\u2019s also a learning process that can take some time as potential buyers explore their tastes, consider their environments and figure out price points.<\/p>\n \u201cA lot of people want to learn about art to get a sense of what they want,\u201d she says. \u201cLet them come in and talk about what their space is like, what they love, what they\u2019re drawn to. We provide a warm and welcoming place to explore, and that process can also be a gift.\u201d<\/p>\n DETAILS<\/p>\n Jackson Fine Art<\/a>
<\/a>The fun of learning about her buyers and guiding them in an art search is what drives Anna Walker Skillman, owner of Jackson Fine Art. She advises the same approach for anyone considering making an artistic gift.<\/p>\n
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